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    One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Published: Jan 3, 2023 by Mariah Mandile

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    One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that is full of so much goodness! It's comforting, flavorful, and made without gluten or dairy.

    Fork twirling spaghetti on plate with Tuscan Chicken.

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    • How to store leftovers
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    Why you'll love this recipe!

    Easy - This is such an easy one-pot meal for busy weeknights! It doesn't take long to prepare, and everything cooks in one pot for easy cleanup. (Even the pasta!)

    Tasty - Because everything cooks together in one pot, the chicken is tender, the pasta has great flavor, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. It's definitely a family favorite!

    Allergy Friendly - For this Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, I used chicken stock and full fat coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative in place of whole milk or cheese. The pasta is made from rice which also makes this dish gluten-free!

    If you love chicken & pasta recipes like this, you'll also love my Gluten-Free Chicken Parm, Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Pasta, and Pesto Pasta with Asparagus and Chicken.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    One pot tuscan chicken pasta ingredients measured out.
    • Chicken Tenders - You can also use chicken breast cut into strips or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
    • Gluten-Free Spaghetti - For this recipe I used Jovial brown rice spaghetti, but any gluten-free spaghetti will work.
    • Chicken Broth - Any chicken broth or chicken stock will work with this recipe. You can even use homemade broth!
    • Full Fat Coconut Milk - This is my favorite dairy-free alternative for milk or heavy cream! It makes the sauce creamy and delicious.
    • Baby Spinach - Feel free to add more or less! I love sneaking greens into my pasta dishes. I used fresh spinach, but frozen would work too!
    • Sweet Onion - Cut the onion into thin slices.
    • Sundried Tomatoes - Make sure they're roughly chopped before cooking.
    • Garlic - You can use fresh garlic cloves or premade minced garlic in a jar.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - You can also swap for coconut oil or avocado oil, but I prefer using olive oil because it adds a nice flavor to this dish.
    • Seasoning -You'll need red pepper flakes, salt, and dried basil.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Cook Onions & Garlic

    Pre-heat the pan to a medium heat and then add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently.

    Step 2: Add in Chicken & Seasoning

    Next, add in the chicken. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and dried basil. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side.

    Chicken tenders cooking with onions and garlic.

    Step 3: Add in Broth, Milk, & Tomatoes

    Once the chicken is cooked 90% through, add in the sundried tomatoes, 1 cup of chicken broth, and the entire 13.5 ounce can of full fat coconut milk. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

    Chicken with sundried tomatoes, chicken broth, and coconut milk in pan.

    Step 4: Add in Uncooked Pasta & Broth

    Then add in the uncooked pasta and the rest of the chicken broth. Push the pasta so it is completely submerged in the sauce. Cover and let simmer for a few minutes.

    Uncooked pasta in chicken and broth mixture.

    Step 5: Stir in Spinach

    Finally, stir in the spinach and let the dish cook uncovered until pasta is al dente. Serve hot!

    Finished Tuscan chicken in pot.

    Expert Tips

    • Let the pasta simmer in the sauce covered but stir occasionally so it doesn't stick together.
    • The pasta will absorb the sauce, but you can add in extra broth when you reheat or if the dish has been sitting for a while.
    • If you don't have dried basil, you can swap with Italian Seasoning.
    • Do not overcook this dish, serve hot as soon as the pasta is al dente.
    Plate of tuscan chicken pasta.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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    After you make this One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta, make sure to leave a comment & rate the recipe!

    Recipe Card

    Plate of tuscan chicken pasta.

    One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that is full of so much goodness! It's comforting, flavorful, and made without gluten or dairy.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 763 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large Sauté Pan with Cover

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Chicken Tenders You can also use chicken breast cut into strips.
    • 12 Ounces Gluten-Free Spaghetti
    • 3 Cups Chicken Broth
    • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
    • 4-6 Cups Baby Spinach
    • 1 Sweet Onion, Sliced Thinly
    • 4 Ounces Sundried Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped
    • 2-4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
    • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the pan to a medium heat and then add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Next, add in the chicken. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and dried basil. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side.
    • Once the chicken is cooked 90% through, add in the sundried tomatoes, 1 cup of chicken broth, and the entire 13.5 ounce can of full fat coconut milk. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
    • Then add in the uncooked pasta and the rest of the chicken broth. Push the pasta so it is completely submerged in the sauce. Cover and let simmer for a few minutes.
    • Finally, stir in the spinach and let the dish cook uncovered until pasta is al-dente. Serve hot!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Let the pasta simmer in the sauce covered but stir occasionally so it doesn't stick together.
    • The pasta will absorb the sauce, but you can add in extra broth when you reheat or if the dish has been sitting for a while.
    • If you don't have dried basil, you can swap with Italian Seasoning.
    • Do not overcook this dish, serve hot as soon as the pasta is al dente.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    ** See full post for more information & step by step photos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 763kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1495mgPotassium: 1919mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3249IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 9mg
    Keywords easy chicken and pasta recipe, gluten-free pasta recipe, one pot tuscan chicken pasta, tuscan chicken pasta
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